Other Car Related Discussions Discuss all other cars here.

Nissan GT-R documentary

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 10:33 PM
  #21  
kamakurakid's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 351
From: Canada (since 02/2008)
Originally Posted by unFITone
Anyway to straight download that video?
Yes there is a way to download any video really from most any website:

KeepVid: Download and save any video from Youtube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, iFilm and more!

You simply paste the video link from YouTube below and wait for the download. I use it for downloading from YouTube for my iPod, plenty of music vids, etc.

YouTube GT-R link:

YouTube - The Nissan GT-R Story - Inside the Supercar part 1

Six parts I believe.
 

Last edited by kamakurakid; Oct 29, 2008 at 12:02 AM.
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:51 PM
  #22  
EXWRX's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 428
From: Livermore, CA
that was pretty sweet!
 
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:06 PM
  #23  
unFITone's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 653
From: Spartanburg, SC
Originally Posted by kamakurakid
Yes there is a way to download any video really from most any website:

KeepVid: Download and save any video from Youtube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, iFilm and more!

You simply paste the video link from YouTube below and wait for the download. I use it for downloading from YouTube for my iPod, plenty of music vids, etc.

YouTube GT-R link:

YouTube - The Nissan GT-R Story - Inside the Supercar part 1

Six parts I believe.
Thanks! +1
 
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:49 PM
  #24  
Tofuman's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,725
From: Tustin, CA
i just saw a GT-R on the road yesterday when i was driving in newport beach.

i will have to watch the vids when i get home. i'd still rather save my money for the next gen NSX.



or save up and get the Spoon Sports NSX-R GT

 
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 09:49 PM
  #25  
shonda1989's Avatar
New Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15
From: MN
man this story spread like wildfire ofer the forums. i got to race against one about 2 weeks ago and got killed by several hundred feet but man it was hella fun to hear that car WOT definatly an impressive car, i just wish my car was faster.
 
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:04 AM
  #26  
Nigal's Avatar
Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 38
From: Dayton, Ohio
This car looks awesome. The sad thing is it's simply a piece of crap though. If you turn off the vdc when driving you void the warranty. They build a car they claim will do 0-60 in 4.1 seconds, put an on/off switch for vdc and put a transmission in that takes a dump after 15-30 launches and then don't cover it and then charge you $20,000 to replace the tranny. These cars have black boxes on them and they can download your driving info.

One poor shmuck's story
 
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:39 AM
  #27  
Nigal's Avatar
Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 38
From: Dayton, Ohio
Edmunds has a GTR they are doing a long term test with and the thing seems to break every other month.
 
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:39 AM
  #28  
MINI-Fit's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,105
From: Mililani, Hawaii
Originally Posted by Nigal
This car looks awesome. The sad thing is it's simply a piece of crap though. If you turn off the vdc when driving you void the warranty. They build a car they claim will do 0-60 in 4.1 seconds, put an on/off switch for vdc and put a transmission in that takes a dump after 15-30 launches and then don't cover it and then charge you $20,000 to replace the tranny. These cars have black boxes on them and they can download your driving info.

One poor shmuck's story
Do you think that Nissan would make the GTR that flimsy? And for the price and with all the hype? Not so.

While it is true that some GTRs are having some problems the bulk of GTRs are doing just fine. You can abuse the car with multiple launches with VDC off which is not recommended by anyone and you might run into trouble but some owners have done it and been trouble free.

Others report no trouble doing launches with full automatic transmission and VDC on with good results with 0-60 and quarter mile times.
see
How to hit high/mid 11s bone stock without LC, over and over... - NAGTROC - The Nissan GT-R Owners Club

Edmunds did have trouble and their windshield did crack but under what circumstances they did not say. MINI also had trouble with early models and cracked windshields but not in every area- mostly places there small stones hit the glass. I have a MINI and never had trouble nor others in my area but in colorado they do get more damage (big trucks and lots of gravel).

Gun Metallic GTR


It's still early so it's hard to say how the GTR will do but some owners have 10K miles driven without trouble. Some will have higher costs to operate but that goes with this car.

Also helps to have a dealership that knows what they are doing. Your results may vary.
 
Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:19 PM
  #29  
kamakurakid's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 351
From: Canada (since 02/2008)
Originally Posted by Tofuman
i just saw a GT-R on the road yesterday when i was driving in newport beach.

i will have to watch the vids when i get home. i'd still rather save my money for the next gen NSX.



or save up and get the Spoon Sports NSX-R GT

You'll be saving for a longer time than first thought, Honda has cancelled the new NSX......sad really but Honda knows the market.
 
Old Dec 20, 2008 | 08:41 PM
  #30  
MINI-Fit's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,105
From: Mililani, Hawaii
Originally Posted by kamakurakid
You'll be saving for a longer time than first thought, Honda has cancelled the new NSX......sad really but Honda knows the market.
Yup, Edmunds has a write up about the cancelling of the NSX which was pretty far along.

The world economy is doing too poorly right now.

The GTR has a Spec V version coming out soon in Japan with only a select few locations able to provide service- only 7 in Japan.

Spec V a little more power and 200 lbs lighter, different wheels and minus the rear seat.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jgaepi
2nd Generation (GE 08-13)
48
Sep 21, 2009 10:31 PM
Apex77
General Fit Talk
12
Sep 10, 2007 05:05 PM
Dan GSR
Honda Fit Dealer Reviews
11
Jul 7, 2006 06:38 PM
Okietom
Honda Fit Dealer Reviews
0
Jun 20, 2006 02:46 AM
jeebus
Honda Fit Dealer Reviews
56
Jun 10, 2006 01:32 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:23 PM.